Definition of Gossans

1. Noun. (plural of gossan) ¹

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Definition of Gossans

1. gossan [n] - See also: gossan

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gossans

gospellers
gospelly
gospelmonger
gospelmongers
gospodar
gospodars
gosport
gosports
goss
gossamer
gossamerlike
gossamers
gossamery
gossan
gossaniferous
gossans (current term)
gossat
gosse
gossed
gosses
gossib
gossibs
gossing
gossip
gossip columnist
gossiped
gossiper
gossipers
gossipfest
gossipfests

Literary usage of Gossans

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Transactions of the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and (1917)
"gossans . In regard to the gossans formed in the different zones of primary alteration, ... These gossans are likely to contain residual ores anywhere. ..."

2. Structural and Field Geology for Students of Pure and Applied Science by James Geikie (1905)
"... Structure of Fissure Veins ; Outcrop of Lodes; gossans; Association of Ores in Lodes ; Succession of Minerals in Lodes ; Walls of Lodes ; Stockworks. ..."

3. Structural and Field Geology for Students of Pure and Applied Science by James Geikie (1905)
"... Structure of Fissure Veins ; Outcrop of Lodes; gossans ; Association of Ores in Lodes; Succession of Minerals in Lodes ; Walls of Lodes ; Stockworks. ..."

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